1995年同等学力外国语水平考试真题及答案

1995年同等学力外国语水平考试真题
Part II V ocabulary(10 minutes,10 points)
Directions:In each question,decide which of the four choices given will most suitably complete the sentence if inserted at the place marked.Mark out your choice on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
He was _____ enough to understand my questions from the gestures I made.
A.intelligent
B.efficient
C.proficient
D.diligent
Does it _____ to let little children play with fireworks?
A.make clear
B.make sure
C.make out
D.make sense
All parts of this sewing machine are _____ so that it is very simple to get replacements for them.
A.mechanized
B.minimized
C.modernized
D.standardized
Have you a funny _____ or unusual experience that you would like to share?
A.amusement
B.incident
C.accident
D.section
As a salesman,he works on a(n) _____ basis,taking 10% of everything he sells.
A.income
mission
C.salary
D.pension
Cut off by the storm,they were forced to _____ food for several days.
A.go in for
B.go over
C.go without
D.go out
China Daily never loses sight of the fact that each day all of us _____ a tough,challenging world.
A.encounter
B.acquaint
C.preside
D.confront
While shopping in a department store,I _____ left my purse lying on a counter of handbags.
A.initially
B.fortunately
C.frustratedly
D.accidentally
He pointed out that the living standard of urban and _____ people continued to improve.
A.remote
B.municipal
C.rural
D.provincial
Why does a vegetarian restaurant make its dishes resemble meat in every way except _____ ?
A.ingredients
B.elements
ponents
pounds
_____ the impact of the ideas introduced to Europe by soldiers returning from the East,the West was greatly changed.
A.Because of
B.By means of
C.In addition to
D.In spite of
For the past two years,Audi cars have _____ Germany's Touring Car Championship.
A.dominated
B.conquered
C.determined
D.contested
If you push hard on the world,the world will push back on you;if you touch the world gently,the world will touch you gently _____ .
A.in return
B.in the long run
C.in turn
D.in place
Rejecting the urging of his physician father to study medicine,Hawking chose to _____ on math
and theoretical physics.
A.impose
B.center
C.overwork
D.concentrate
The concerns with the origins of the earth _____ their study.
A.motivated
B.advised
C.excited
D.impulsed
The cashier was asked to _____ every penny of the money that he took care of.
A.account to
e up
C.amount to
D.account for
By the end of 1994,558 kinds of products had been _____ green food.
d
B.restricted
C.classified
beled
At a press conference after the award ceremony,the 18year-old girl spoke in a barely _____ voice.
A.audible
B.optional
C.legible
D.identical
A neat letter improves your chances of a favorable _____ .
A.circumstance
B.request
C.reception
D.response
Our readers are comfortable with our clear,_____ words that inform and entertain them.
A.conventional
B.concise
C.creative
D.crucial
Part III Reading Comprehension (50 minutes,30 points)
Directions:There are 6 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
Questions 36～40 are based on the following passage.
“High tech” and “state of the art”are two expressions that describe very modern technology.High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology.And high technology describes any invention,system or device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering.
What is high tech?A computer is high tech.So is a communications satellite.A modern manufacturing system is surely high tech.
High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980's.Because of improvements in technology,people could buy many new kinds of products in American stores,such as home computers,microwave ovens,etc..
“State of the art”is somethi ng that is as modern as possible.It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology.Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry.A state of the art television set,for example,uses the most modern electronic design and parts.It is the best that one can buy.
“State of the art” is not a new expression.Engineers have used it for years,to describe the best and most modern way of doing something.
Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970's. The reason was the computer revolution.Every computer company claimed that its computers were “state of the art.”
Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “state of the art” became as common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art.”
What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To tell how “high tech” and “state of the art” have developed.
B.To give examples of high tech.
C.To tell what “high tech”and “state of the art”are.
D.To describe very modern technology.
What can we infer from the passage?
A.American stores could provide new kinds of products to the people.
B.High tech describes a technology that is not traditional.
C.“State of the art” is not as popular as “high tech”.
D.A wooden plough pulled by oxen is “state of the art”.
All the following examples are high tech EXCEPT _____ .
A.a microwave oven
B.a home computer
C.a hand pump
D.a satellite
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Since the computer revolution,the expression “state of the art” has become popular.
B.“State of the art” means something that is the best one can buy.
C.With the rapid development of computer technology,a state of the art computer may easily become out of date.
D.All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.
The best title for the passage is _____ .
puter Technology
B.High Tech and State of the Art
C.Most Advanced Technology
D.Two New Expressions
Questions 41～45 are based on the following passage.
In the Arctic Circle,it is not that Eskimos lack ability or industry, but the surroundings restrict constructive effort to the barest necessities of existence.This effectually retards progress to higher development.
Agriculture is impossible all along the thousands of miles of the north shore.The only wood is such as drifts in.Other than this driftwood,the only available building materials are snow,ice,stone,and bones of animals.All of these have been used for habitations and storage places,differing in various tribes according to the requirements and skill of the workers.
The lack of necessary timbers to build walls and span wide spaces is probably one reason why these tribes construct their houses at least partly beneath the surface of the ground.This device also makes the houses more impervious(不能渗透的)to the cold.
Most of us are inclined to think that the Eskimo lives always in an igloo or snow house.This is not entirely true.After the long cold winter, the family is very likely to move,when the weather permits,into a tent of sealskin.The actual construction of such a tent is similar to that used by other,more southerly tribes and will be described later.
The snow house,however,is an interesting and unique habitation.Our summer campers will not build with snow,but the delicate art is worth recording and some of our winter camps in the mountains might try to make snow houses.
Eskimos' efforts to build houses _____ .
A.result in various buildings
B.are limited by a hostile environment
C.are restricted by their ability
D.retard progress to higher development
Which of the following about the construction of houses is true?
A.Building materials differ from tribe to tribe.
B.Building materials are the same for all the houses.
C.Building materials are selected according to weather.
D.Building materials are decided by skilled workers.
Why do Eskimos build their houses partly under the ground?
A.They like to live under the ground.
B.They are short of essential materials for walls and roofs.
C.They want their houses less affected by the cold.
D.Both B and C.
In the long winter,Eskimos commonly live in _____ .
A.a snow house
B.a stone house
C.a storage place
D.a tent of sealskin
What does the author think of snow houses?
A.Interesting.
B.Artistic.
C.Unique.
D.All of the above.
Questions 46～50 are based on the following passage.
If Europeans thought a drought was something that happened only in Africa,they know better now.After four years of below normal rainfall (in some cases only 10 percent of the annual average),vast areas of France, Spain,Portugal,Belgium,Britain and Ireland are dry and barren.Water is so low in the canals of northern France that waterway traffic is forbidden except on weekends.Oyster growers in Brittany report a 30 percent drop in production because of the loss of fresh water in local rivers necessary for oyster breeding.In southeastern England,the rolling green hills of Kent have turned so brown that officials have been weighing plans to pipe in water from Wales.In Portugal,farmers in the southern Alentejo region have held prayer meetings for rain——so far,in vain.
Governments in drought plagued countries are taking drastic measures. Authorities in hard
hit areas of France have banned washing cars and watering lawns.In Britain,water will soon be metered,like gas and electricity.“The English have always taken water f or granted,” says Graham Warren,a spokesman of Britain's National Rivers Authority.“Now they're putting a price on it. ”Even a sudden end to the drought would not end the misery in some areas.It will take several years of unusually heavy winter rain,the experts say,just to bring existing water reserves up to
their normal levels.
What does t he author mean by saying “they know better now”?
A.They know more about the causes of the drought.
B.They have a better understanding of the drought in Africa.
C.They have realized that the drought in Europe is the most serious one.
D.They have realized that droughts hit not only Africa but also Europe.
The drought in Europe has brought about all the following problems EXCEPT _____ .
A.below normal rainfall
B.difficult navigation
C.a sharp drop in oyster harvest
D.bone dry hills
The British government intends to _____ .
A.forbid the car washing service
B.increase the price of the water used
C.end the misery caused by the drought
D.charge fees for the use of water
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A.Germany is the only country free from the drought.
B.Water reserves are at their lowest level in years due to the drought.
C.The drought is more serious in Britain than in France.
D.Europe will not have heavy rain until several years later.
Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?
A.Europe in Misery
B.Drought Attacks Europe
C.Be Economical with Water
D.Europe,a Would be Africa
Questions 51～55 are based on the following passage.
In some ways the employment interview is like a persuasive speech because the applicant (interviewee)seeks to persuade the employer (interviewer)to employ him or her.Several suggestions might prove helpful to the applicant as preparation is made for the actual interview.
A job applicant has the responsibility for ascertaining certain types of information prior to the
interview.First,the applicant should know what kind of job he wants and how that job relates to his career objective.It is important that the applicant be able to state his reasons for wishing to work for a particular company.Second,the applicant should seek as much information as possible concerning the company.Relevant information for the applicant to locate includes such items as the location of the home and regional offices,the financial status of the company,plans for expansion, and company rmation about most major corporations is available in reference books and periodicals.
After gathering information concerning the company,the applicant is ready for the interview.The interviewer's first impression comes from the interviewee's appearance.For most interviews,appropriate dress for man is a conservative(保守的)dark colored suit with a long sleeve white or light blue shirt and conservative tie.For women a conservative,tailored suit or dress is appropiate.Both men and women should have neat,conservative length hair.
Although hairstyle and dress are matters of personal taste,many personnel directors form initial impressions from these characteristics.For example,one recent college graduate,who felt himself qualified,interviewed for a public relations job.However.the personnel manager considered this young man's long hair,sloppy dress,and overly casual manner unsuited for this particular position.
For whom is the passage most likely written?
A.An employee.
B.An employer.
C.An interviewee.
D.An interviewer.
As the author suggests,what the applicant should know before the interview is _____ .
A.the type of work and his career expectation
B.his career objective a particular company will decide
C.the reasons a particular company has to employ him
D.all of the above
Before the interview,the applicant should obtain some information about _____ .
A.most major corporations
B.the company he wants to work for
C.reference books and periodicals
D.business and philosophy
What the applicant wears,as the author suggests,can make him look _____ .
A.personal
B.persuasive
rmative
D.conservative
What is the author trying to tell us through the example in the last paragraph?
A.The importance of personal taste.
B.The importance of public relations
C.The importance of self confidence.
D.The importance of first impression.
Questions 56～60 are based on the following passage.
IN THE BEDROOM
Don't smoke in bed-it causes about 1 000 fires a year,many with fatal results.
Don't overload your electrical points:the ideal is “one appliance,one socket”.
Don't use an electric underblanket over you or an overblanket under you .An underblanket,unless of the low voltage type,MUST be switched off before you get into bed.
Never let furniture or clothing get close to a lighted fire.Make sure that there is a suitable guard for the room heater.
Keep aerosol type containers(喷雾器)away from heat and NEVER burn or puncture(刺穿)them.
Don't dim a table lamp by covering it:buy a low wattage bulb.
Pyjamas and nightdresses,especially for children and elderly people,should be made from flame resistant material.
IF CUT OFF BY FIRE
Close the door of the room and any fanlight or other opening and block up any cracks with bedding,atc.
Go to the window and try to attract attention.
If the room fills with smoke,lean out of the window unless prevented by smoke and flame coming from a room below or nearby.If you cannot lean out of the window,lie close to the floor where the air is clearer until you hear the fire brigade.
If you have to escape before the fire brigade arrives,make a rope by knotting together sheets or similar materials and tie it to a bed or another heavy piece of furniture.
If you cannot make a rope and the situation becomes intolerable,drop cushions or bedding from the window to break your fall,get through the window feet first,lower yourself to the full extent of your arms and drop.
If possible drop from a position above soft earth.If above the first floor,drop only as a last resort. According to the instructions,fires in the bedroom can be caused by .
A.one appliance,one socket
B.smoking in bed
C.underblankets of the low voltage type
D.all of the above mentioned points
In the bedroom,you are told _____ .
A.not to use an electric underblanket or an electric overblanket
B.to use an underblanket of the low voltage type
C.to switch off an underblanket of the low voltage type
D.not to use an electric underblanket over you
You should keep furniture or clothes away from a lighted fire because _____ .
A.the fire is too low
B.furniture or clothes block light
C.there is no guard in the room
D.furniture or clothes catch fire easily
If you are cut off by fire,you should first _____ .
A.try to stop smoke from coming into the room
B.lie down and wait for the fire brigade
C.escape by jumping immediately out of the window
D.close the window and call for help
You can escape a fire by _____ .
A.tying a rope to sheets and throwing it out of the window
B.tying a sheet to a heavy piece of furniture and throwing it out of the window
C.tying a rope to a bed and throwing it out of the window
D.dropping with cushions and bedding from the window
Questions 61～65 are based on the following passage.
A person may have an idea about himself that will prevent him from doing good work.He may have the idea that he is not capable of it.A child may think he is stupid because he does not understand how to make the most of his mental faculties,or he may accept another person's mistaken estimate of his ability.Older people may be handicapped by the mistaken belief that they
are incapable of learning anything new because of their age.
A person who believes that he is incapable will not make a real effort,because he feels that it would be useless.He won't go at a job with the confidence necessary for success.He is therefore likely to fail,and the failure will strengthen his belief in his incompetence.
Alfred Adler,a famous doctor,had an experience which illustrates this.When he was a small boy he got off to a poor start in arithmetic.His teacher got the idea that he had no ability in arithmetic,and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect too much of him.In this way,they too developed the idea,“Isn't it too bad that Alfred can't do arithmetic?” He accepted their mistaken estimate of his ability,felt that it was useless to try,and was very poor at arithmetic,just as they expected.
One day Adler succeeded in solving a problem which none of the other students had been able to solve.This gave him confidence.He rejected the idea that he couldn't do arithmetic and was determined to show them that he could.His new found confidence stimulated him to go at arithmetic problems with a new spirit.He now worked with interest,determination,and purpose,and he soon became extraordinarily good at arithmetic.
This experience made him realize that many people have more ability than they think they have,and that lack of success is as often the result of lack of knowledge of how to apply one's ability,lack of confidence,and lack of determination as it is the result of lack of ability. According to the passage,which statement is NOT true?
A.A child may accept another person's underestimate of his ability.
B. He may think that he is too young to make the most of his mental faculties.
C.A person may have the idea that he is incapable of doing good work.
D.Some old people don't believe that they are capable of learning anything new.
A person who believes in his incompetence will _____ .
A.make no real efforts
B.fail to go at a job
C.show a complete lack of confidence
D.all of the above
As a boy,Alfred Adler was poor at arithmetic because _____ .
A.he lost his self confidence
B.he was mentally retarded
C.his teacher had no confidence in herself
D.his parents expected too much of him
Which of the following is the most important factor to Adler's success?
A.Spirit and experience.
B.Interest.
C.Confidence and determination.
D.Purpose and knowledge.
Adler's experience made him realize that _____ .
A.people are not as capable as they think
B.people can be more capable than they think
ck of knowledge leads to failure
ck of ability results in lack of determination
Part IV Cloze Test (15 minutes,10 points)
Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage.For each blank there are four choices marked A,B,C and D on the right side of the paper.You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage.Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
We know the kiss as a form of expressing affection.But long before it became 66 ,it was the custom in many parts of the world to use the kiss as a(n) 67 of respect.
In many African tribes the natives 68 the ground over which a chief has walked.Kissing the hand and foot has been a mark of respect from the 69 times. The early Romans kissed the mouth or eyes 70 a form of dignified greeting.One Roman emperor allowed his important nobles to kiss his lips,but the 71 important ones had to kiss his hands,and the 72 important ones were 73 allowed to kiss his feet!
It is quite probable that the kiss as a form of affection can be traced back to primitive times when a mother 74 fondle(爱抚) her child,just as a mother 75 today.It only remained for society to 76 this as a custom for expressing affection between adults.
We have evidence that this was already the 77 by the time of the sixth century,but we can only assume it was 78 long before that.The first 79 where the kiss became accepted in courtship and love was in France.When dancing became popular,almost every dance figure ended 80 a kiss.
From France the kiss spread rapidly all over Europe.Russia,which loved to 81 the customs of France,adopted the kiss and it spread there through all the upper 82 .A kiss from the Tsar became 83 of the highest forms of recognition from the Crown.
In time ,the kiss became a part of courtship. 84 marriage customs developed,the kiss became a part of the wedding ceremony.Today,of course,we regard the kiss as an expression of love and tenderness.But there are still many places in the world where the kiss is
85 of formal ceremonies and is intended to convey respect.
66.A.it B.one C.this D.itself
67.A.custom B.tradition C.affection D.expression
68.A.watch B.kiss C.touch D.greet
test B.earliest C.longest D.eldest
70.A.of B.in C.for D.as
71.A.not B.less C.little D.least
st B.less C.most D.least
73.A.too B.only C.also D.ever
74.A.could B.would C.should D.will
75.A.does B.has C.doing D.would
76.A.accept B.allow C.kiss D.express
77.A.history B.event C.case D.evidence
78.A.expressed B.discovered C.kissed D.practised
79.A.city B.tribe C.country D.soceity
80.A.by B.without C.in D.with
81.A.copy B.allow C.spread D.quote
ernments B.countries C.cities D.classes
83.A.it B.one C.this D.that
84.A.As B.Once C.While D.Since
85.A.bit B.some C.part D.any
Paper Two试卷二
Part I Error Detection and Correction(10 minutes,10 points)
Directions:Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts.These parts are labelled A,B,C and D.Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark out your choice on the ANSWER SHEET.Then,without altering the meaning of the sentence,write down your correction on the line on the ANSWER SHEET.
To (A) the best of (B) my knowledge,the climate in Arizona is better year round (C) than any other state (D) .
So great (A) was (B) the influence of Thomas Paine on (C) his own time that John Adams suggested that the era was called (D) “The Age of Paine.”
At school (A) he found that he hated eating (B) in the dining room, studied (C) for (D) his chemistry class,and doing his laundry.
In spite of (A) the ever increasing exploitation of natural resources, that (B) has now reached dangerous proportion, little (C) has been done on a world wide scale (D) to slow down or stop this process.
On each (A) side of the highway was (B) hundreds of billboards advertising (C) everything from modern motels to roadside stands that sell fresh fruit (D) and bedspreads.
Clearly,Japan is still not very well understood in (A) the West;what Westerners do know (B) seems to be (C) either extremely negative nor (D) extremely positive.
Annoying (A) at the long check out lines,the shopper began to sigh (B) loudly,tap his foot (C) ,and glance at (D) his watch.
If (A) you want a real (B) effective stereo that plays (C) music clearly,you' d better buy (D) a graphic equalizer.
The new tenant in (A) the apartment was obviously (B) both suspicious (C) and interested in (D) his neighbors.
You will (A) almost always find (B) Caroline playing (C) a video game because she enjoys to be challenged. (D)
Part II Translation(15 minutes,10 points)
Directions:Translate the following passage into English.Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET.
在我们这个时代，任何人想要在社会上起到所希望起的作用，就必须接受必要的教育。

随着科学技术的进步，即使在中小学，现在也开设越来越多的课程。

与过去的教育相比，现代教育更强调其实用方面。

Part III Guided Writing(30 minutes,15 points)
ADV ANTAGES OF A FIVE-DAY WEEK(五天工作制的好处)
You should base your composition on the following points:
我国从五月一日开始实施五天工作制。

请写出五天工作制的实施对社会、家庭和个人带来的好处。

(A)intelligent
本题的四个选项为近形异义词。

这四个词虽然都以-ent结尾，但意义大不相同。

intelligent“聪明的，有才智的”，如：intelligent questions/answers“聪明的问题/答复”；an intelligent child“聪明的孩子”。

efficient(1)指人，“有能力的，能胜任的”，如：an efficient secretary“能干的秘书”；(2)指物，“有效的”，如，efficient method of teaching“有效的教学方法”。

proficient“熟练的，精通的”，通常和in连用，如：They were all proficient in needlework.“他们都很擅长针线活儿。

”
diligent“勤勉的，努力的”，通常也和in连用，如：He is diligent in his work.“他工作勤奋。

”从以上分析可以看出，intelligent是最合题意的，即“他很聪明，通过手势就能明白我的问题”；efficient指人时意为某人能胜任某工作，而proficient指人精通或熟练做某事，所以都不符合题意；而diligent(勤勉，用功)与明白我的手势也不相干。

参考译文：他很聪明，通过手势就能明白我的问题。

(D)make sense
本题考的是动词短语的用法。

make clear(1)通常用make oneself/ one's meaning clear “使自己(自己的意思)让人明白”，如：Now,do I make myself clear?“现在，你们听懂我的话没有?”(2)通常用make sth clear“表明，说清楚，”如：All of them made it clear they would support my decision.“他们大家都表明要支持我的决定。

”
make sure(1)“查清、弄确切”，常用make sure that…/of sth.如：I think there's a train at 5：15,but you'd better make sure.“我想5：15有一班火车，但是你最好去查一查。

”Before you go to the meeting,you'd better make sure of the time and place.“你去开会之前最好把时间和地点弄清楚。

”(2)“确信，感到确信无疑”，如：I made sure he would be here.“我确信他会来这里。

”make out(1)“(企图)证明，说明”，如：I don't know what you are trying to make out.“我不明白你要证明什么。

”(2)“理解，了解”，如：I can't make out the meaning of this passage.“我不能理解这段文章的意思。

”(3)“辨认出”，如：I can't make out his handwriting.“我认不出他的字迹。

”
make sense(1)“(话等)有意义，讲得通”，如：What you say doesn't make sense.“你的话毫无意义。

”(2)“(做法)有道理”，如：Under these conditions it made sense to adopt labor-saving methods.“在这样的条件下，采用节省劳力的做法是很有道理的。

”
根据以上分析只有make sense符合题意。

参考译文：让孩子们玩爆竹有道理吗?
(D)standardized
本题考的是近形异义词。

mechanized“机械化了的”，如：mechanized forces“机械化部队”。

minimized“减至最小了的，减至最低程度了的”。

modernized“现代化了的”，如：a modernized factory“现代化工厂”。

standardized“标准化了的”。

根据题意我们知道，一种机器只有当所有的零件都被标准化了之后才容易找到替换零件，所以只有D“standardized”才是最佳选择。

参考译文：这台缝纫机的所有零部件都被标准化了，所以替换它们非常容易。

(B)incident
本题考的是异形异义词。

所以只有在理解题意的基础上并结合四个词的含义才能做对此题。

amusement“娱乐,快乐”，指一种高兴或愉快的心情，它是不能用funny来修饰的，所以此词不合题意；amusement也可指“娱乐活动”，但通常要用它的复数形式。

incident“事件(尤指比较不重要的小事件)”，如：That was one of the strangest incidents in my
life.“那是我一生中发生的最奇怪的事情。

”
accident“意外事件，不测，事故，祸事”，如：There have been many railway accidents this year.“今年发生了许多火车事故。

”He was killed in a road accident.“他在一次车祸中丧生。

”可以看出此词也不能用funny形容。

section(1)“部分、部门”，如：A section of the railway was closed.“这条铁路的一部分关闭了。

”He is the head of this section.“他是这个部门的负责人。

”(2)“地区，地段”，如：A town has a business section and residential section.“城市有商业区和居住区。

”可以看出此词也不能与funny搭配使用。

由此可以看出只有incident是最佳选择。

参考译文：你有什么趣事或不一般的经历愿与大家分享吗?
(B)commission
本题考的是名词近义词的辨析。

income“收入，所得，进款，指某一阶段时间中所得，如：My income for that year amounted to 1 000.“那年我的收入总共有1 000美元。

”
commission“(请人销售货物等，按获利比例所付的)佣金；回扣”，如：He receives a commission of 10 per cent on sales,as well as a salary.“他按销售数量收取10%的佣金，另外还有一份薪水。

”
salary“薪水，俸给(通常为按月发给的年俸)”，如：I draw my salary the first day of each month.“我每月第一天领薪水。

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pension“养老金，抚恤金，退休金”，如：In these days of inflation people on pension find it difficult to live.“通货膨胀的时候，依靠养老金生活的人们生活很艰难。

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根据题句，售货员所获酬劳的方式是从销售额当中提取10%，所以采用的是佣金制，因此答案应是commission。

参考译文：作为一名销售人员，他采取佣金制，即从他的销售额当中提取10%的佣金。

(C)go without
go in for(1)“以…为乐趣，嗜好，爱好”，如：l go in for tennis.“我迷恋网球运动。

”(2)“参加，从事于”，如：go in for an examination“参加考试”；go in for technical innovations in a big way“大搞技术革新”。

go over(1)“仔细检查”，如：The policemen went over the facts again and again,but couldn't piece them together.“警察一遍又一遍地审查事实，但却串不起来。

”(2)“复习，重温”，如：The actress went over her lines several times.“那个女演员把她的台词重温了好几遍。

”
go without(sth)“忍受没有…之苦”，如：The poor boy has to go without supper.“这可怜的男孩时常没有晚饭吃。

”
go out(1)“出去(闯天下)”，如：Nowadays many married women go out to work.“现在许多已婚妇女外出工作。

”(2)“熄灭”，如：The light went out and everything was in the dark.“灯灭了，一切都在黑暗中。

”
根据题意并结合以上分析应选go without，即“忍受着没有食物之苦”。

参考译文：他们被暴风雨所困，几天来不得不忍受着没有食物之苦。

(D)confront
本题考的是四个动词的用法。